BACK-TO-BACK WINS FOR THE GENERALS

On Friday night the Generals defeated the defending VIJHL Champion Victoria Cougars 3-2.

Elijah Goyer led the way for the Generals finding the back of the net twice and adding an assist. Cage Newans scored his first VIJHL goal in his Generals debut while Greyson Weme added two helpers. James Brendeland was solid again in goal stopping 38 of the 40 shots he faced.

The Generals special teams were almost perfect on Friday in the win going 6 for 6 on the penalty kill and 1 for 2 of the Power Play.

On Saturday night the Generals blanked the Comox Valley Glacier Kings 2-0.

Dawson Heathcote and Elijah Goyer scored and Cedric Rechsteiner made 23 saves for his first VIJHL shutout.

The Generals now have a very busy week ahead with 3 games in 4 days starting with a road game in Colwood against Westshore followed by a trip to Campbell River on Friday and a home game on Saturday against Saanich.

“We feel Nolan is going to be a great addition to our coaching staff specifically focused on our goalies. His work with some of our goalies in the past like David Anderson and James Brendeland speaks for itself. Being able to add Nolan to our staff helps us continue to add to our program. We look forward to working with Nolan this season.”

– Generals President Gerry Bickerton

The Oceanside Generals finished the preseason with a 2-1 record. The Generals lost to Campbell River 3-2, beat Mission City 4-3 and Nanaimo 5-4 in a shootout.

Generals Head Coach Dan Lemmon comments on how his team played in the three games.

” I wanted to see that we’re getting better and the kids are picking up  things that the coaching staff is trying to teach them. I would say after watching three games, I’m not incredibly pleased but we definitely picked some things up and got better.”

In both victories the Generals came from behind.

“Right now everyone looks good on paper but now the going gets tough, now its the real deal and every game means something from here on out.”

A pair of veterans James Brendeland and Landon Dziadyk did not play in any of the preseason games.

“Both guys have minor injuries and we just rested them to make sure they can be fully healthy by the time they come back. It’s just a day by day thing right now and nothing too serious.”

Lemmon is hopeful both players will be in the lineup come Thursday when the Generals open the 2019-20 regular season in Nanaimo.

Game time is set for 7:15 PM at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Fans can catch all the action on 88.5 The Beach and Hockey TV.

The Generals home opener will be Saturday September 7th at the Howie Meeker Arena against Westshore. Puck drop is 7 PM.

Kyle Ireland

The Oceanside Generals had a busy spring camp.  We had 83 kids out at camp.  See below for some exciting Roster News for 2019-2020 Season

GM Andrew Riddell comments on the addition of Liam Moody.

GM Andrew Riddell comments on the newest Gens Forward Lochlan Willis.

Mark your calendars –  Oceanside Generals  AGM

DATE:  April 15^th

TIME:  7:00 PM

LOCATION:     Oceanside place

The Quality Foods Oceanside Generals are proud to announce the dates for our 2019 Spring Prospects Camp.

This year’s camp will be held from

April 26^th – 28^th at Oceanside Place in Parksville, B.C.

Cost is $200.00

To register for our camp please email our

General Manager Andrew Riddell at oceansidegeneralsgm@gmail.com

The Generals look to remain hot going into the Holiday break.

The Oceanside Generals are playing some great hockey right now. The Generals have picked up points in 6 consecutive games (5-0-0-1).

Qualicum Beach product Landon Dziadyk is leading the offence,  the 19 year old has picked up at least a point in 6 straight games.

Elijah Goyer is also contributing, the second year Forward has picked up 8 points in his last 5 games including the game winner Sunday over Saanich in overtime.

The Generals are currently 10-19-3-1 on the season and have 37 points.

The Generals will have two more games before the Holiday break, Tuesday on the road against Comox and Saturday at home against Westshore.

The Oceanside Generals were very busy Friday afternoon making a trio of moves.

The Generals first sent Forward Jory Swanson to the Nanaimo Buccaneers for Defenceman Trey Boylan. Swanson (01′) is in his second season in the VIJHL and has 15 points in 25 games so far this season. Boylan (01′) who hails from the Harbour City is in his rookie season in the VIJHL and has 5 points in 22 games with the Buccaneers this season.

The next move seen the Generals add to their Forward group by acquiring Garett Gilbertson from the Peninsula Panthers for a Player Development Fee. Gilberston (00′) who is from Sooke is a rookie and has 5 points in 11 games with the Panthers this season.

The last move of the day seen the Generals add Zach Blanchard (00′) on the back end. The Nanaimo product was acquired from the North Okanagan Knights of the KIJHL for a Player Development Fee.

Generals Head Coach Dan Lemmon on the moves;

“Were pretty happy on how everything has transpired over the last 48 hours. We’re getting guys in that have good character and younger guys that work hard. These guys will have an immediate impact on our team and they will get lots of opportunities with us. I think all three guys are going to help out our team now and in the future. Kudos to General Manager Andrew Riddell who has been working the phones pretty hard and putting in some time. We’re really happy going forward and looking to turn this thing around.”

Photo Credit: Zach Blanchard from BC Local News

The Quality Foods Oceanside Generals are proud to be auctioning off a limited number of their Remembrance Day 3^rd Jerseys in honour of those who have served for our country.  The auction will be open to the public for both Saturday December 1st & Sunday December 2^ndwith proceeds being donated to the local Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.  You can bid on the available jerseys in the arena during both games this weekend or online through The Oceanside Generals Facebook Page.  Please PM us through Facebook with your bid amount.  A list of the available jersey numbers will be posted Saturday morning and also provided during our home games.  The minimum starting bid per jersey will be $50.